By Mikeh Odeh James, Kaduna.
A Kaduna State High Court has granted bail to activist Mahdi Shehu, who was arrested for allegedly sharing a misleading viral video.
Justice Murtala J. Zubair, presiding over the case, granted bail to Shehu on Thursday. The court set the bail amount at N3 million, with two renowned clerics as sureties.
Justice Zubair emphasized that the decision to grant bail was based on legal principles and the evidence presented in court. He reiterated that Shehu is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
As part of the bail conditions, Shehu must:
- Surrender his international passport to the court.
- Obtain court permission for any travel outside the jurisdiction of the court.
- Report to security officials on a monthly basis.
Failure to meet these conditions will result in his continued detention.
This development comes after Shehu’s arrest for allegedly sharing a viral video that contained misleading information.
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